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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 392.45 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 392.45 and 124.80 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 392.45 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/392.45 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 392.45 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 48,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977.76/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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