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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 601.44 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 601.44 and 127.06 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 601.44 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/601.44 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 601.44 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 76,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,418.97/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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