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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 390.28 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 390.28 and 123.12 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 390.28 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/390.28 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 390.28 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 48,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,051.27/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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