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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.46, 537.64 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.46, 537.64 and 127.31 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.46 : 537.64 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.46/537.64 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.46x = 537.64 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.46x = 68,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,448.76/358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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