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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 536.71 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 536.71 and 126.74 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 536.71 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/536.71 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 536.71 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 68,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,022.63/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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