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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 535.54 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 535.54 and 125.88 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 535.54 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/535.54 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 535.54 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 67,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,413.93/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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