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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 601.36 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 601.36 and 157.39 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 601.36 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/601.36 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 601.36 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 94,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.05/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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