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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.06 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.06 and 126.88 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.06 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.06 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.06 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 76,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,262.49/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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