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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 600.96 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 600.96 and 157.14 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 600.96 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/600.96 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 600.96 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 94,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,434.85/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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