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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.67 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.67 and 141.15 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.67 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.67 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.67 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 84,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,925.01/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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