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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 391.28 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 391.28 and 124.10 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 391.28 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/391.28 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 391.28 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 48,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.85/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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