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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.14 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.14 and 123.49 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.14 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.14 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.14 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 65,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,715.61/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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