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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 601.02 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 601.02 and 140.90 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 601.02 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/601.02 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 601.02 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 84,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,680.71/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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