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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 391.19 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 391.19 and 139.30 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 391.19 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/391.19 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 391.19 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 54,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492.77/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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