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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 389.91 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 389.91 and 123.21 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 389.91 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/389.91 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 389.91 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 48,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,040.81/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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