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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 531.80 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 531.80 and 123.42 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 531.80 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/531.80 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 531.80 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 65,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,634.76/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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