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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 600.19 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 600.19 and 143.54 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 600.19 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/600.19 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 600.19 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 86,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,151.27/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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