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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 610.16 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 610.16 and 201.28 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 610.16 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/610.16 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 610.16 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 122,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,813.00/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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