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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 610.29 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 610.29 and 190.32 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 610.29 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/610.29 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 610.29 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 116,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,150.39/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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