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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.48 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.48 and 124.62 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.48 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.48 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.48 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 48,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.86/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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