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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 601.03 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 601.03 and 140.72 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 601.03 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/601.03 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 601.03 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 84,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,573.58/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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