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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 600.29 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 600.29 and 143.87 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 600.29 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/600.29 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 600.29 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 86,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,363.00/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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