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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 601.20 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 601.20 and 157.46 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 601.20 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/601.20 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 601.20 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 94,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661.95/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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