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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 391.81 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 391.81 and 122.41 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 391.81 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/391.81 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 391.81 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 47,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961.46/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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