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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 610.19 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 610.19 and 201.23 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 610.19 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/610.19 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 610.19 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 122,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,787.53/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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