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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 536.12 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 536.12 and 129.25 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 536.12 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/536.12 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 536.12 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 69,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,293.51/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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