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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 391.48 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 391.48 and 124.02 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 391.48 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/391.48 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 391.48 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 48,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.35/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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