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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 391.99 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 391.99 and 124.34 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 391.99 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/391.99 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 391.99 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 48,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,738.00/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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