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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.39 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.39 and 124.07 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.39 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.39 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.39 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 48,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.49/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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