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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.17 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.17 and 125.64 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.17 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.17 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.17 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 67,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,238.76/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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