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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.19 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.19 and 125.73 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.19 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.19 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.19 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 67,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,288.81/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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