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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.24 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.24 and 183.88 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.24 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.24 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.24 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 112,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027.05/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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