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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 537.52 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 537.52 and 127.35 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 537.52 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/537.52 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 537.52 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 68,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,452.12/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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