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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.93 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.93 and 126.87 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.93 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.93 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.93 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 68,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,118.14/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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