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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 610.20 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 610.20 and 190.14 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 610.20 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/610.20 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 610.20 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 116,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,023.43/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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