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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 535.83 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 535.83 and 126.25 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 535.83 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/535.83 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 535.83 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 67,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,648.54/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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