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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.73 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.73 and 124.24 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.73 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.73 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.73 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 48,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666.93/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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