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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.30 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.30 and 141.06 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.30 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.30 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.30 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 84,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,819.38/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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