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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 536.12 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 536.12 and 126.35 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 536.12 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/536.12 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 536.12 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 67,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738.45/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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