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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 391.76 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 391.76 and 124.34 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 391.76 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/391.76 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 391.76 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 48,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,711.44/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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