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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 600.89 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 600.89 and 153.73 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 600.89 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/600.89 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 600.89 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 92,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,374.80/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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