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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 393 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 393 and 124.97 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 393 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/393 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 393 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 49,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113.21/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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