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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 534.64 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 534.64 and 125.26 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 534.64 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/534.64 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 534.64 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 66,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,969.01/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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