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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.89 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.89 and 126.74 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.89 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.89 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.89 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 76,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,157.05/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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