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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 392.88 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 392.88 and 124.93 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 392.88 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/392.88 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 392.88 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 49,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,082.50/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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