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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.99, 601.61 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.99, 601.61 and 127.11 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.99 : 601.61 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.99/601.61 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.99x = 601.61 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.99x = 76,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,470.65/400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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