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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 601.25 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 601.25 and 126.96 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 601.25 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/601.25 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 601.25 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 76,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,334.70/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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