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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.90, 610.42 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.90, 610.42 and 201.43 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.90 : 610.42 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.90/610.42 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.90x = 610.42 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.90x = 122,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,956.90/406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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