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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 390.79 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 390.79 and 123.60 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 390.79 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/390.79 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 390.79 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 48,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301.64/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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