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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 392.01 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 392.01 and 124.44 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 392.01 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/392.01 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 392.01 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 48,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781.72/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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