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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.38 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.38 and 201.54 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.38 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.38 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.38 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 123,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,015.99/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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