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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 392.97 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 392.97 and 124.91 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 392.97 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/392.97 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 392.97 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 49,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,087.33/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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