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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 392.31 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 392.31 and 124.47 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 392.31 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/392.31 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 392.31 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 48,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,830.83/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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