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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 600.54 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 600.54 and 140.29 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 600.54 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/600.54 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 600.54 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 84,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249.76/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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