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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 532.74 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 532.74 and 123.97 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 532.74 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/532.74 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 532.74 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 66,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041.11/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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