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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 608.97 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 608.97 and 146.00 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 608.97 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/608.97 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 608.97 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 88,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,906.58/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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