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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 600.04 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 600.04 and 143.60 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 600.04 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/600.04 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 600.04 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 86,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,165.74/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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