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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 609.15 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 609.15 and 146.09 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 609.15 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/609.15 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 609.15 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 88,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,990.72/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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