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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 600.59 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 600.59 and 126.44 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 600.59 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/600.59 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 600.59 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 75,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,938.60/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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