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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 532 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 532 and 126.50 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 532 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/532 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 532 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 67,298
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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