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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.75 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.75 and 123.32 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.75 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.75 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.75 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 48,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.34/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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