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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 534.41 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 534.41 and 125.37 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 534.41 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/534.41 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 534.41 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 66,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,998.35/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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