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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 600.18 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 600.18 and 143.44 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 600.18 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/600.18 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 600.18 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 86,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089.82/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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