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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 603.16 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 603.16 and 141.93 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 603.16 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/603.16 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 603.16 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 85,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606.50/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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