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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.69 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.69 and 123.11 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.69 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.69 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.69 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 47,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974.74/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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