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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 599.94 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 599.94 and 139.93 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 599.94 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/599.94 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 599.94 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 83,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948.10/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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