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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 600.99 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 600.99 and 126.89 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 600.99 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/600.99 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 600.99 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 76,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,256.62/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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