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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 599.66 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 599.66 and 156.12 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 599.66 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/599.66 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 599.66 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 93,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,618.14/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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