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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.32 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.32 and 123.98 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.32 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.32 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.32 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 48,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513.90/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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