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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 390.68 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 390.68 and 123.43 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 390.68 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/390.68 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 390.68 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 48,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221.63/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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