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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 392.36 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 392.36 and 124.63 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 392.36 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/392.36 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 392.36 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 48,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,901.12/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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