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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 537.37 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 537.37 and 127.13 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 537.37 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/537.37 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 537.37 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 68,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317.16/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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