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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 391.44 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 391.44 and 139.31 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 391.44 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/391.44 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 391.44 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 54,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.55/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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