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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 600.88 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 600.88 and 126.74 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 600.88 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/600.88 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 600.88 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 76,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,155.53/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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