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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 600.63 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 600.63 and 156.78 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 600.63 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/600.63 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 600.63 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 94,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,166.77/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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