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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 392.24 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 392.24 and 124.61 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 392.24 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/392.24 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 392.24 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 48,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875.38/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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