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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.29 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.29 and 127.12 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.29 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.29 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.29 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 68,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,300.30/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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