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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 610.00 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 610.00 and 146.80 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 610.00 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/610.00 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 610.00 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 89,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,547.63/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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