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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 599.91 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 599.91 and 156.40 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 599.91 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/599.91 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 599.91 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 93,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,825.92/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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