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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 621.06 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 621.06 and 132.56 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 621.06 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/621.06 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 621.06 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 82,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,327.71/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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