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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 538.20 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 538.20 and 127.75 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 538.20 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/538.20 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 538.20 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 68,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,755.05/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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