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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.27 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.27 and 156.63 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.27 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.27 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.27 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 94,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,020.29/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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