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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.30 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.30 and 140.36 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.30 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.30 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.30 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 84,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,258.11/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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