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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 600.97 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 600.97 and 205.87 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 600.97 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/600.97 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 600.97 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 123,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,719.50/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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