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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 602.66 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 602.66 and 127.85 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 602.66 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/602.66 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 602.66 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 77,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,050.08/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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