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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.41 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.41 and 125.82 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.41 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.41 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.41 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 67,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,365.29/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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