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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 532.63 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 532.63 and 123.99 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 532.63 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/532.63 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 532.63 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 66,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040.79/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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