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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.98 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.98 and 124.30 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.98 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.98 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.98 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 48,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.11/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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