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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 392.39 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 392.39 and 124.66 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 392.39 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/392.39 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 392.39 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 48,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915.34/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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