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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.36 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.36 and 124 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.36 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.36 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.36 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 48,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528.64/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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