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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 534.48 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 534.48 and 125.17 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 534.48 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/534.48 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 534.48 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 66,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899.61/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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