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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 390.35 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 390.35 and 123.32 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 390.35 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/390.35 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 390.35 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 48,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135.39/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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