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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.33 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.33 and 189.95 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.33 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.33 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.33 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 115,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,742.23/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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