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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.40 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.40 and 125.79 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.40 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.40 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.40 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 67,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347.34/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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