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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 536.54 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 536.54 and 126.53 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 536.54 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/536.54 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 536.54 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 67,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,888.41/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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