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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 536.33 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 536.33 and 126.44 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 536.33 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/536.33 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 536.33 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 67,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811.20/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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