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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.48 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.48 and 125.16 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.48 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.48 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.48 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 66,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,892.22/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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