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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 532.09 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 532.09 and 123.62 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 532.09 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/532.09 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 532.09 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 65,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776.35/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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