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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.66 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.66 and 126.50 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.66 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.66 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.66 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 67,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254.99/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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