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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.99 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.99 and 178.50 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.99 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.99 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.99 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 108,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,883.22/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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