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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 601.57 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 601.57 and 157.35 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 601.57 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/601.57 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 601.57 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 94,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,657.04/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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