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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.08 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.08 and 125.76 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.08 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.08 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.08 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 67,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,291.66/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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