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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 601.07 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 601.07 and 126.83 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 601.07 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/601.07 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 601.07 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 76,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,235.29/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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