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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.76 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.76 and 124.92 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.76 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.76 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.76 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 49,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,063.58/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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