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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 536.24 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 536.24 and 126.27 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 536.24 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/536.24 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 536.24 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 67,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711.34/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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