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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.02 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.02 and 123.12 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.02 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.02 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.02 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 48,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018.65/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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