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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.87 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.87 and 123.60 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.87 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.87 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.87 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 48,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,311.53/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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