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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 609.16 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 609.16 and 146.20 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 609.16 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/609.16 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 609.16 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 89,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,059.19/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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