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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.86 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.86 and 127.40 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.86 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.86 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.86 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 68,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523.36/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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