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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.73 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.73 and 126.21 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.73 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.73 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.73 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 67,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,614.48/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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