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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 392.97 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 392.97 and 125.07 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 392.97 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/392.97 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 392.97 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 49,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148.76/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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