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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 531.74 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 531.74 and 123.56 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 531.74 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/531.74 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 531.74 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 65,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,698.52/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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