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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 530.28 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 530.28 and 125.52 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 530.28 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/530.28 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 530.28 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 66,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,560.75/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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