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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 394.10 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 394.10 and 123.82 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 394.10 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/394.10 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 394.10 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 48,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.46/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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