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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.16 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.16 and 124.45 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.16 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.16 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.16 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 48,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,805.30/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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