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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.23, 609.51 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.23, 609.51 and 189.68 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.23 : 609.51 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.23/609.51 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.23x = 609.51 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.23x = 115,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,611.86/406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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