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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 537.04 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 537.04 and 126.96 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 537.04 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/537.04 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 537.04 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 68,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182.60/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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