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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 537.84 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 537.84 and 127.51 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 537.84 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/537.84 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 537.84 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 68,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,579.98/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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