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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 538.46 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 538.46 and 127.88 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 538.46 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/538.46 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 538.46 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 68,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857.61/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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