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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.49, 600.81 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.49, 600.81 and 140.56 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.49 : 600.81 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.49/600.81 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.49x = 600.81 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.49x = 84,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449.15/400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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