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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 535.67 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 535.67 and 126.04 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 535.67 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/535.67 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 535.67 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 67,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,515.85/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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