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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 390.84 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 390.84 and 123.72 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 390.84 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/390.84 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 390.84 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 48,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.72/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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