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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 602.44 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 602.44 and 138.13 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 602.44 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/602.44 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 602.44 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 83,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,215.04/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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