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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 531.22 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 531.22 and 123.04 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 531.22 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/531.22 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 531.22 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 65,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.91/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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