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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 601.65 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 601.65 and 127.23 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 601.65 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/601.65 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 601.65 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 76,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,547.93/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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