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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.38 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.38 and 190.35 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.38 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.38 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.38 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 116,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,181.83/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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