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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 600.19 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 600.19 and 122.40 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 600.19 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/600.19 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 600.19 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 73,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,463.26/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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