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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 600.72 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 600.72 and 144.10 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 600.72 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/600.72 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 600.72 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 86,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563.75/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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