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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 534.70 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 534.70 and 125.42 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 534.70 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/534.70 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 534.70 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 67,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,062.07/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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