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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 537.28 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 537.28 and 127.17 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 537.28 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/537.28 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 537.28 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 68,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322.58/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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