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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.70 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.70 and 126.66 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.70 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.70 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.70 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 67,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,978.42/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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