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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.00, 390.04 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.00, 390.04 and 123.15 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.00 : 390.04 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.00/390.04 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.00x = 390.04 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.00x = 48,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034.58/260.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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