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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 600.47 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 600.47 and 140.31 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 600.47 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/600.47 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 600.47 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 84,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251.24/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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