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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 599.96 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 599.96 and 143.60 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 599.96 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/599.96 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 599.96 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 86,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,154.26/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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