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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 601.07 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 601.07 and 126.79 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 601.07 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/601.07 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 601.07 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 76,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,206.66/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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