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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 391.82 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 391.82 and 124.49 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 391.82 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/391.82 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 391.82 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 48,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,777.67/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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