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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 610.58 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 610.58 and 190.47 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 610.58 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/610.58 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 610.58 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 116,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,293.17/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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