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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.41 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.41 and 124.21 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.41 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.41 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.41 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 48,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,617.04/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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