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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.51 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.51 and 124.74 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.51 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.51 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.51 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 48,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962.01/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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