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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 601.02 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 601.02 and 144.04 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 601.02 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/601.02 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 601.02 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 86,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,570.92/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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