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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 536.76 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 536.76 and 126.69 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 536.76 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/536.76 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 536.76 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 67,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999.44/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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