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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.43 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.43 and 123.27 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.43 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.43 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.43 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 48,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,129.37/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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