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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 601.10 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 601.10 and 153.96 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 601.10 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/601.10 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 601.10 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 92,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,542.35/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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