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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 610.07 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 610.07 and 190.44 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 610.07 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/610.07 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 610.07 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 116,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180.78/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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