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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 392.41 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 392.41 and 124.70 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 392.41 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/392.41 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 392.41 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 48,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.53/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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