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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.56 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.56 and 122.09 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.56 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.56 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.56 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 47,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803.60/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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