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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 391.84 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 391.84 and 124.32 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 391.84 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/391.84 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 391.84 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 48,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.55/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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