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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.43, 609.95 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.43, 609.95 and 146.44 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.43 : 609.95 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.43/609.95 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.43x = 609.95 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.43x = 89,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321.08/406.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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