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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 392.40 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 392.40 and 124.53 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 392.40 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/392.40 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 392.40 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 48,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865.57/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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