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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 600.38 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 600.38 and 143.75 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 600.38 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/600.38 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 600.38 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 86,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,304.63/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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