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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.44 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.44 and 123.97 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.44 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.44 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.44 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 48,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526.82/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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