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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 600.30 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 600.30 and 140.35 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 600.30 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/600.30 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 600.30 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 84,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251.40/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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