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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 534.89 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 534.89 and 125.56 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 534.89 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/534.89 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 534.89 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 67,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161.77/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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