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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.27, 391.83 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.27, 391.83 and 124.18 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.27 : 391.83 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.27/391.83 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.27x = 391.83 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.27x = 48,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657.45/261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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