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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 392.37 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 392.37 and 122.67 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 392.37 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/392.37 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 392.37 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 48,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132.03/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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