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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.72 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.72 and 123.39 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.72 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.72 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.72 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 65,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608.31/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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