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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 601.14 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 601.14 and 157.12 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 601.14 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/601.14 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 601.14 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 94,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451.12/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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