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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 602.88 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 602.88 and 141.86 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 602.88 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/602.88 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 602.88 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 85,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,521.54/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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