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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.43 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.43 and 190.23 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.43 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.43 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.43 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 115,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,931.87/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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