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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.56 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.56 and 125.28 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.56 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.56 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.56 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 66,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,969.68/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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