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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.95, 600.27 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.95, 600.27 and 156.65 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.95 : 600.27 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.95/600.27 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.95x = 600.27 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.95x = 94,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,031.51/399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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