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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 600.28 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 600.28 and 126.28 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 600.28 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/600.28 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 600.28 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 75,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802.73/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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