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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 531 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 531 and 122.90 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 531 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/531 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 531 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 65,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261.23/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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