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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 537.26 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 537.26 and 127.03 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 537.26 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/537.26 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 537.26 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 68,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248.14/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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