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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.42 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.42 and 123.93 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.42 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.42 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.42 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 48,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508.37/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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