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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 536.62 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 536.62 and 126.73 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 536.62 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/536.62 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 536.62 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 68,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002.54/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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