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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 600.26 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 600.26 and 126.29 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 600.26 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/600.26 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 600.26 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 75,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,803.20/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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