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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 536.54 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 536.54 and 126.77 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 536.54 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/536.54 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 536.54 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 68,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,015.70/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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