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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 390.96 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 390.96 and 123.64 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 390.96 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/390.96 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 390.96 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 48,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,337.32/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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