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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.62 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.62 and 140.36 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.62 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.62 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.62 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 84,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299.32/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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