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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 600.53 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 600.53 and 126.44 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 600.53 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/600.53 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 600.53 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 75,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,927.38/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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