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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 392.06 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 392.06 and 124.23 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 392.06 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/392.06 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 392.06 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 48,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705.61/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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