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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 600.99 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 600.99 and 157.02 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 600.99 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/600.99 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 600.99 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 94,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,367.45/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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