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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 601.19 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 601.19 and 126.91 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 601.19 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/601.19 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 601.19 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 76,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297.02/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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