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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 536.97 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 536.97 and 126.76 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 536.97 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/536.97 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 536.97 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 68,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,066.32/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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