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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 534.56 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 534.56 and 125.29 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 534.56 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/534.56 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 534.56 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 66,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974.00/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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