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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.52 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.52 and 123.31 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.52 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.52 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.52 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 48,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,155.02/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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