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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 600.42 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 600.42 and 143.76 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 600.42 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/600.42 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 600.42 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 86,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,316.38/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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