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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.98 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.98 and 125.60 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.98 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.98 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.98 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 67,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193.49/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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