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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.39, 609.72 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.39, 609.72 and 190.12 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.39 : 609.72 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.39/609.72 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.39x = 609.72 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.39x = 115,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,919.97/406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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