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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 599.87 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 599.87 and 156.85 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 599.87 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/599.87 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 599.87 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 94,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,088.50/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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