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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.53 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.53 and 139.36 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.53 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.53 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.53 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 54,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563.62/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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