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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.84 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.84 and 156.83 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.84 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.84 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.84 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 94,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.59/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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