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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.99, 601.53 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.99, 601.53 and 140.96 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.99 : 601.53 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.99/601.53 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.99x = 601.53 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.99x = 84,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791.67/400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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