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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.38 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.38 and 141.14 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.38 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.38 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.38 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 84,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.77/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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