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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 531.90 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 531.90 and 123.55 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 531.90 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/531.90 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 531.90 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 65,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,716.25/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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