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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 599.72 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 599.72 and 156.65 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 599.72 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/599.72 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 599.72 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 93,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942.36/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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