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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 610.72 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 610.72 and 190.56 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 610.72 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/610.72 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 610.72 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 116,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,378.80/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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