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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 392.25 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 392.25 and 124.32 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 392.25 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/392.25 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 392.25 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 48,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,764.52/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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