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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.23 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.23 and 125.60 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.23 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.23 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.23 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 67,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,222.21/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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