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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 534.12 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 534.12 and 125.32 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 534.12 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/534.12 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 534.12 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 66,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.50/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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