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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 601.19 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 601.19 and 112.22 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 601.19 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/601.19 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 601.19 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 67,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464.65/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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