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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 537.95 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 537.95 and 127.72 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 537.95 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/537.95 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 537.95 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 68,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705.95/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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