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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 391.20 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 391.20 and 123.85 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 391.20 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/391.20 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 391.20 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 48,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,451.24/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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