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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 392.07 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 392.07 and 124.36 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 392.07 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/392.07 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 392.07 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 48,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757.83/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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