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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.56 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.56 and 123.29 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.56 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.56 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.56 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 65,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,537.67/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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