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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.90 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.90 and 124.14 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.90 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.90 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.90 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 48,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650.47/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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