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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.50 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.50 and 139.19 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.50 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.50 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.50 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 54,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490.93/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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