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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.80 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.80 and 124.20 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.80 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.80 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.80 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 48,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661.56/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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