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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 535.02 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 535.02 and 128.50 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 535.02 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/535.02 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 535.02 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 68,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,750.07/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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