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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.19 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.19 and 123.34 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.19 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.19 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.19 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 48,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126.03/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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