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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 602.46 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 602.46 and 127.73 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 602.46 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/602.46 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 602.46 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 76,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953.72/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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