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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 601.86 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 601.86 and 127.33 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 601.86 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/601.86 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 601.86 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 76,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,633.81/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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