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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 391.05 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 391.05 and 123.66 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 391.05 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/391.05 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 391.05 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 48,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.24/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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