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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.18 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.18 and 146.04 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.18 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.18 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.18 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 88,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964.65/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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