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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.67 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.67 and 124.87 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.67 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.67 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.67 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 49,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032.70/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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