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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 599.86 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 599.86 and 156.34 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 599.86 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/599.86 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 599.86 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 93,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,783.06/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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