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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 535.26 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 535.26 and 125.73 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 535.26 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/535.26 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 535.26 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 67,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298.24/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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