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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 601.14 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 601.14 and 126.96 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 601.14 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/601.14 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 601.14 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 76,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320.73/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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