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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 532.08 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 532.08 and 123.57 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 532.08 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/532.08 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 532.08 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 65,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748.51/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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