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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.32 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.32 and 154.00 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.32 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.32 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.32 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 92,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,604.61/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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