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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 610.44 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 610.44 and 146.92 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 610.44 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/610.44 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 610.44 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 89,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,685.84/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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