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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 390.15 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 390.15 and 123.07 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 390.15 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/390.15 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 390.15 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 48,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,015.76/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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