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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 600.70 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 600.70 and 140.54 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 600.70 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/600.70 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 600.70 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 84,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422.67/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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