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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 391.58 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 391.58 and 123.92 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 391.58 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/391.58 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 391.58 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 48,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.59/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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