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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 535.88 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 535.88 and 126.11 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 535.88 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/535.88 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 535.88 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 67,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,580.65/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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