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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 608.76 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 608.76 and 190.16 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 608.76 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/608.76 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 608.76 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 115,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,761.80/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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