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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.91 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.91 and 142.97 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.91 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.91 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.91 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 87,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,196.23/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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