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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 600.43 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 600.43 and 140.30 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 600.43 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/600.43 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 600.43 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 84,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240.33/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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