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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 391.41 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 391.41 and 123.96 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 391.41 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/391.41 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 391.41 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 48,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.18/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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