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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 391.02 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 391.02 and 123.88 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 391.02 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/391.02 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 391.02 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 48,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.56/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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