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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 600.89 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 600.89 and 254.21 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 600.89 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/600.89 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 600.89 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 152,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,747.97/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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