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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 533.12 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 533.12 and 127.25 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 533.12 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/533.12 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 533.12 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 67,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838.88/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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