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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 391.88 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 391.88 and 124.40 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 391.88 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/391.88 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 391.88 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 48,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.87/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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