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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.59 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.59 and 126.65 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.59 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.59 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.59 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 67,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,958.49/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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