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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 393.05 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 393.05 and 124.94 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 393.05 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/393.05 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 393.05 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 49,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,108.96/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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