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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 601.05 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 601.05 and 126.77 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 601.05 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/601.05 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 601.05 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 76,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,192.58/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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