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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 390.18 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 390.18 and 123.23 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 390.18 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/390.18 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 390.18 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 48,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,081.88/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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