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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 601.46 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 601.46 and 127.02 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 601.46 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/601.46 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 601.46 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 76,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.81/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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