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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 602.58 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 602.58 and 127.71 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 602.58 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/602.58 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 602.58 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 76,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,955.49/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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