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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 536.05 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 536.05 and 126.19 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 536.05 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/536.05 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 536.05 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 67,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,644.15/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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