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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.55 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.55 and 123.36 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.55 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.55 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.55 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 48,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176.71/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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