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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.77 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.77 and 125.24 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.77 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.77 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.77 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 66,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975.41/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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