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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.46 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.46 and 125.18 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.46 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.46 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.46 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 66,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,903.70/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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