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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 537.90 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 537.90 and 127.44 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 537.90 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/537.90 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 537.90 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 68,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,549.98/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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