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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 608.76 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 608.76 and 146.02 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 608.76 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/608.76 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 608.76 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 88,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,890.41/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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