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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390.10 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390.10 and 123.04 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390.10 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390.10 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390.10 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 47,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.90/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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