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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 536.02 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 536.02 and 126.16 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 536.02 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/536.02 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 536.02 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 67,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,625.31/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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