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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 600.77 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 600.77 and 156.98 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 600.77 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/600.77 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 600.77 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 94,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305.09/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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