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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 599.92 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 599.92 and 143.36 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 599.92 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/599.92 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 599.92 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 86,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,004.53/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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