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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 610.20 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 610.20 and 114.32 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 610.20 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/610.20 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 610.20 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 69,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,755.01/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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