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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 532.07 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 532.07 and 123.52 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 532.07 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/532.07 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 532.07 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 65,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,721.29/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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