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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.53, 392.57 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.53, 392.57 and 124.69 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.53 : 392.57 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.53/392.57 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.53x = 392.57 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.53x = 48,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.55/261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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