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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 530.16 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 530.16 and 125.50 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 530.16 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/530.16 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 530.16 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 66,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,535.08/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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