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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.89, 602.84 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.89, 602.84 and 141.85 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.89 : 602.84 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.89/602.84 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.89x = 602.84 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.89x = 85,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,513.96/401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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