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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 599.81 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 599.81 and 126.02 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 599.81 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/599.81 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 599.81 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 75,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,588.93/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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