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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.33 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.33 and 123.18 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.33 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.33 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.33 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 48,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,080.85/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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