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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.74 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.74 and 122.94 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.74 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.74 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.74 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 47,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,914.64/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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