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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 536.29 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 536.29 and 126.52 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 536.29 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/536.29 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 536.29 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 67,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851.41/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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