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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.06 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.06 and 125.62 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.06 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.06 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.06 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 67,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214.24/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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