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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 609.48 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 609.48 and 189.90 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 609.48 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/609.48 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 609.48 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 115,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,740.25/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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