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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 391.69 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 391.69 and 124.12 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 391.69 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/391.69 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 391.69 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 48,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.35/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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