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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 600.98 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 600.98 and 126.82 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 600.98 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/600.98 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 600.98 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 76,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,216.28/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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