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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 527.50 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 527.50 and 123.50 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 527.50 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/527.50 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 527.50 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 65,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,146.25/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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