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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 390.50 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 390.50 and 123.68 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 390.50 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/390.50 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 390.50 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 48,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,295.32/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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