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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.94 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.94 and 122.97 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.94 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.94 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.94 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 47,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.92/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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