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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 610.25 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 610.25 and 146.84 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 610.25 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/610.25 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 610.25 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 89,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,606.43/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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