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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 600.95 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 600.95 and 137.13 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 600.95 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/600.95 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 600.95 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 82,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,404.58/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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