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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 390.46 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 390.46 and 123.46 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 390.46 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/390.46 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 390.46 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 48,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,206.19/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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