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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 538.15 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 538.15 and 127.57 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 538.15 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/538.15 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 538.15 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 68,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,651.80/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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