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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 531.63 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 531.63 and 126.58 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 531.63 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/531.63 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 531.63 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 67,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293.73/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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