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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 390.27 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 390.27 and 123.09 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 390.27 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/390.27 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 390.27 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 48,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,038.33/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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