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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 614.58 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 614.58 and 132.12 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 614.58 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/614.58 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 614.58 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 81,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,197.10/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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