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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 392.45 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 392.45 and 124.61 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 392.45 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/392.45 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 392.45 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 48,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,900.61/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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