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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.91, 610.61 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.91, 610.61 and 190.50 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.91 : 610.61 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.91/610.61 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.91x = 610.61 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.91x = 116,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,320.25/406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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