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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.14 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.14 and 125.82 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.14 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.14 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.14 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 67,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.31/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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