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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 536.71 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 536.71 and 126.69 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 536.71 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/536.71 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 536.71 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 67,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,995.79/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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