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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.59 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.59 and 127.83 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.59 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.59 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.59 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 77,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,027.87/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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