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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 537.35 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 537.35 and 127.13 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 537.35 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/537.35 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 537.35 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 68,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310.94/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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