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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 389.91 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 389.91 and 123.01 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 389.91 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/389.91 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 389.91 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 47,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961.77/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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