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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.59 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.59 and 125.35 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.59 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.59 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.59 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 67,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,009.98/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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