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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 600.08 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 600.08 and 111.48 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 600.08 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/600.08 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 600.08 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 66,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,896.92/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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