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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.93 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.93 and 124.28 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.93 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.93 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.93 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 48,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709.06/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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