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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.42 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.42 and 125.85 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.42 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.42 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.42 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 67,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381.98/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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