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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.70 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.70 and 125.34 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.70 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.70 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.70 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 67,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,019.30/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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