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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 599.88 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 599.88 and 156.72 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 599.88 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/599.88 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 599.88 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 94,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,013.19/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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