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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.84, 535.37 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.84, 535.37 and 125.72 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.84 : 535.37 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.84/535.37 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.84x = 535.37 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.84x = 67,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303.41/356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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