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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.28 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.28 and 126.89 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.28 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.28 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.28 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 76,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,292.78/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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