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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 600.81 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 600.81 and 126.79 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 600.81 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/600.81 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 600.81 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 76,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,176.70/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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