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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 391.23 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 391.23 and 139.32 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 391.23 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/391.23 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 391.23 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 54,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506.16/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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