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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 390.78 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 390.78 and 123.48 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 390.78 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/390.78 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 390.78 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 48,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253.51/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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