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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.78 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.78 and 125.47 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.78 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.78 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.78 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 67,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098.85/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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