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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.87 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.87 and 125.53 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.87 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.87 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.87 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 67,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140.89/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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