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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.81 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.81 and 140.37 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.81 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.81 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.81 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 85,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,037.55/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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