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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 390.86 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 390.86 and 123.88 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 390.86 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/390.86 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 390.86 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 48,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419.74/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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