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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 600.23 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 600.23 and 122.50 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 600.23 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/600.23 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 600.23 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 73,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,529.06/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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