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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 600.66 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 600.66 and 126.55 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 600.66 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/600.66 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 600.66 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 76,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,010.52/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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