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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 600.93 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 600.93 and 126.80 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 600.93 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/600.93 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 600.93 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 76,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,194.92/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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