Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.74 and 129
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357, 535.74 and 129 is: 193.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357 : 535.74 = 129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357/535.74 = 129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357x = 535.74 × 129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357x = 69,110.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,110.46/357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193.59
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