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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.38 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.38 and 127.08 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.38 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.38 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.38 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 67,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,654.85/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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