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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 390.06 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 390.06 and 123.25 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 390.06 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/390.06 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 390.06 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 48,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074.90/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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