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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 390.74 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 390.74 and 123.44 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 390.74 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/390.74 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 390.74 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 48,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232.95/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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