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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.97, 610.40 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.97, 610.40 and 146.93 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.97 : 610.40 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.97/610.40 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.97x = 610.40 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.97x = 89,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,686.86/406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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