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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 609.84 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 609.84 and 190.50 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 609.84 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/609.84 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 609.84 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 116,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,174.52/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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