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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 600.68 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 600.68 and 157.07 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 600.68 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/600.68 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 600.68 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 94,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,346.20/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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