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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 601.29 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 601.29 and 140.85 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 601.29 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/601.29 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 601.29 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 84,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689.41/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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