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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 600.12 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 600.12 and 205 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 600.12 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/600.12 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 600.12 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 123,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,024.60/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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