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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.88 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.88 and 126.76 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.88 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.88 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.88 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 68,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,054.91/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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