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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.13 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.13 and 157.35 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.13 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.13 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.13 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 94,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,587.02/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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