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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.23 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.23 and 123.76 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.23 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.23 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.23 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 65,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,868.78/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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