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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 601.11 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 601.11 and 157.14 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 601.11 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/601.11 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 601.11 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 94,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,458.43/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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