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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 530.37 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 530.37 and 122.50 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 530.37 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/530.37 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 530.37 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 64,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,970.99/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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