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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 530.99 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 530.99 and 123.15 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 530.99 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/530.99 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 530.99 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 65,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,391.42/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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