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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 535.78 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 535.78 and 126.06 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 535.78 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/535.78 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 535.78 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 67,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538.04/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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