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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 537.81 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 537.81 and 127.48 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 537.81 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/537.81 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 537.81 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 68,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,557.65/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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