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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 600.69 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 600.69 and 157.08 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 600.69 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/600.69 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 600.69 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 94,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,356.39/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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