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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 599.79 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 599.79 and 156.57 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 599.79 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/599.79 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 599.79 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 93,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,909.12/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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