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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.65 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.65 and 123.56 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.65 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.65 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.65 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 48,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.14/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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