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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 599.77 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 599.77 and 156.60 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 599.77 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/599.77 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 599.77 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 93,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,920.98/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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