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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.97 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.97 and 122.81 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.97 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.97 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.97 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 65,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,208.43/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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