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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 392.03 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 392.03 and 124.30 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 392.03 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/392.03 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 392.03 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 48,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,729.33/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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