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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 601.17 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 601.17 and 140.79 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 601.17 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/601.17 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 601.17 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 84,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,638.72/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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