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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 609.60 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 609.60 and 190.24 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 609.60 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/609.60 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 609.60 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 115,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,970.30/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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