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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.09 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.09 and 140.75 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.09 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.09 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.09 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 84,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.62/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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