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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 602.37 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 602.37 and 141.65 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 602.37 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/602.37 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 602.37 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 85,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,324.96/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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