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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 600.34 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 600.34 and 126.34 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 600.34 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/600.34 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 600.34 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 75,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,845.14/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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