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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.20 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.20 and 122.96 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.20 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.20 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.20 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 65,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,316.35/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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