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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.53 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.53 and 123.81 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.53 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.53 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.53 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 65,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,932.54/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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