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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 600.37 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 600.37 and 140.28 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 600.37 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/600.37 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 600.37 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 84,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219.90/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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