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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 392.74 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 392.74 and 124.81 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 392.74 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/392.74 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 392.74 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 49,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.59/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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