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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 536.12 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 536.12 and 126.46 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 536.12 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/536.12 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 536.12 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 67,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798.25/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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