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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.39 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.39 and 126.56 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.39 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.39 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.39 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 67,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.70/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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