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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 535.46 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 535.46 and 125.98 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 535.46 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/535.46 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 535.46 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 67,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455.28/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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