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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.84 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.84 and 124.96 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.84 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.84 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.84 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 49,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,089.29/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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