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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 600.41 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 600.41 and 140.27 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 600.41 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/600.41 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 600.41 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 84,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,216.86/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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