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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.59 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.59 and 139.27 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.59 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.59 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.59 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 54,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536.74/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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