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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 392.53 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 392.53 and 124.86 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 392.53 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/392.53 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 392.53 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 49,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.30/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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