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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.21 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.21 and 127.74 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.21 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.21 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.21 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 68,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,750.95/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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