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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.26 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.26 and 153.98 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.26 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.26 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.26 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 92,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,582.01/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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