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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.31 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.31 and 123.80 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.31 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.31 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.31 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 48,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.60/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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