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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 609.88 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 609.88 and 190 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 609.88 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/609.88 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 609.88 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 115,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,877.20/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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