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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 600.56 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 600.56 and 140.39 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 600.56 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/600.56 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 600.56 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 84,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312.97/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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