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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 531.33 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 531.33 and 123.06 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 531.33 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/531.33 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 531.33 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 65,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.54/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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