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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 391.89 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 391.89 and 124.27 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 391.89 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/391.89 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 391.89 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 48,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,698.96/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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