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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 536.10 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 536.10 and 126.35 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 536.10 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/536.10 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 536.10 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 67,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738.56/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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