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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 600.90 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 600.90 and 126.63 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 600.90 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/600.90 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 600.90 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 76,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,092.20/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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