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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 531.05 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 531.05 and 125.88 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 531.05 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/531.05 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 531.05 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 66,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848.57/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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