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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 609.66 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 609.66 and 190.20 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 609.66 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/609.66 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 609.66 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 115,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,957.33/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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