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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 535.98 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 535.98 and 126.18 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 535.98 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/535.98 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 535.98 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 67,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629.96/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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