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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.35 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.35 and 125.30 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.35 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.35 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.35 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 66,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.76/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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