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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.46 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.46 and 127.08 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.46 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.46 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.46 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 76,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,433.54/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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