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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 534.62 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 534.62 and 125.21 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 534.62 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/534.62 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 534.62 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 66,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936.47/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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