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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 536.05 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 536.05 and 126.29 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 536.05 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/536.05 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 536.05 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 67,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,699.25/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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