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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.84 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.84 and 126.07 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.84 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.84 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.84 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 67,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551.69/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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