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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 536.49 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 536.49 and 126.65 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 536.49 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/536.49 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 536.49 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 67,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,943.78/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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