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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.44 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.44 and 126.53 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.44 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.44 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.44 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 75,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.04/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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