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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 609.75 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 609.75 and 189.99 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 609.75 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/609.75 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 609.75 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 115,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,846.40/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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