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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.71 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.71 and 123.63 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.71 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.71 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.71 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 48,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.35/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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