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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.55 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.55 and 157.37 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.55 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.55 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.55 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 94,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,665.14/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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