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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 601.43 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 601.43 and 154.19 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 601.43 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/601.43 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 601.43 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 92,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734.38/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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