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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.17 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.17 and 125.04 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.17 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.17 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.17 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 66,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791.93/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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