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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.90 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.90 and 190.12 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.90 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.90 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.90 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 115,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,954.19/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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