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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 600.80 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 600.80 and 156.93 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 600.80 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/600.80 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 600.80 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 94,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283.54/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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