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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 601.16 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 601.16 and 126.86 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 601.16 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/601.16 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 601.16 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 76,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263.16/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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