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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.18, 600.31 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.18, 600.31 and 140.15 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.18 : 600.31 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.18/600.31 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.18x = 600.31 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.18x = 84,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133.45/400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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