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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 608.80 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 608.80 and 146.05 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 608.80 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/608.80 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 608.80 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 88,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,915.24/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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