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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 610.23 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 610.23 and 190.10 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 610.23 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/610.23 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 610.23 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 116,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,001.67/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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