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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 610.04 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 610.04 and 146.60 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 610.04 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/610.04 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 610.04 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 89,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,431.86/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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