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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 610.40 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 610.40 and 132.89 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 610.40 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/610.40 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 610.40 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 81,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112.34/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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