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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.90, 609.90 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.90, 609.90 and 187.66 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.90 : 609.90 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.90/609.90 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.90x = 609.90 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.90x = 114,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,453.83/406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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