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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.84 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.84 and 123.08 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.84 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.84 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.84 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 47,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981.51/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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