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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 536.25 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 536.25 and 126.43 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 536.25 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/536.25 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 536.25 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 67,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798.09/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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