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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.82 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.82 and 143.57 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.82 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.82 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.82 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 86,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,113.16/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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