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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 600.27 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 600.27 and 140.21 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 600.27 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/600.27 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 600.27 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 84,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160.86/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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