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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 537.31 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 537.31 and 127.06 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 537.31 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/537.31 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 537.31 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 68,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,269.42/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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