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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 609.08 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 609.08 and 190.35 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 609.08 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/609.08 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 609.08 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 115,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,937.43/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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