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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 535.74 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 535.74 and 126.24 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 535.74 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/535.74 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 535.74 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 67,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,631.82/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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