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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 392.75 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 392.75 and 123.06 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 392.75 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/392.75 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 392.75 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 48,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331.75/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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