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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 610.33 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 610.33 and 132.99 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 610.33 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/610.33 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 610.33 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 81,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,167.79/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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