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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 610.23 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 610.23 and 190.19 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 610.23 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/610.23 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 610.23 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 116,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,059.64/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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