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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 391.37 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 391.37 and 124.02 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 391.37 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/391.37 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 391.37 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 48,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537.71/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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