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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.98, 530.87 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.98, 530.87 and 122.81 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.98 : 530.87 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.98/530.87 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.98x = 530.87 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.98x = 65,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196.14/353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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