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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 600.28 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 600.28 and 122.54 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 600.28 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/600.28 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 600.28 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 73,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,555.00/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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