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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 537.17 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 537.17 and 127.04 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 537.17 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/537.17 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 537.17 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 68,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242.08/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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