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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 610.22 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 610.22 and 201.16 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 610.22 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/610.22 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 610.22 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 122,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,751.86/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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