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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.19 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.19 and 125.63 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.19 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.19 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.19 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 67,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234.62/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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