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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 393 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 393 and 125.04 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 393 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/393 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 393 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 49,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140.72/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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