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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 601.01 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 601.01 and 157.26 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 601.01 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/601.01 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 601.01 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 94,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.83/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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