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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.06 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.06 and 156.77 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.06 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.06 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.06 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 94,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,071.41/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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