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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.89 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.89 and 123.48 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.89 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.89 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.89 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 65,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675.00/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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