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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 537.53 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 537.53 and 127.26 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 537.53 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/537.53 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 537.53 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 68,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,406.07/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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