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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 535.34 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 535.34 and 125.79 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 535.34 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/535.34 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 535.34 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 67,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,338.73/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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