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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 602.87 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 602.87 and 141.89 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 602.87 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/602.87 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 602.87 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 85,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541.22/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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