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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 601.26 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 601.26 and 157.35 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 601.26 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/601.26 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 601.26 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 94,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608.26/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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