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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 536.83 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 536.83 and 126.73 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 536.83 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/536.83 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 536.83 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 68,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032.82/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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