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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 609.06 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 609.06 and 189.46 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 609.06 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/609.06 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 609.06 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 115,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,392.51/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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