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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.81 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.81 and 124.79 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.81 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.81 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.81 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 49,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.17/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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