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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.10 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.10 and 123.80 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.10 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.10 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.10 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 65,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,871.63/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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