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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 609.72 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 609.72 and 146.68 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 609.72 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/609.72 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 609.72 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 89,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,433.73/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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