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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 609.94 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 609.94 and 201.14 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 609.94 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/609.94 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 609.94 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 122,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683.33/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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