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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.62 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.62 and 157.27 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.62 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.62 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.62 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 94,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,616.78/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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