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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 537.74 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 537.74 and 127.44 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 537.74 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/537.74 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 537.74 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 68,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,528.95/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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