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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.08 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.08 and 138.92 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.08 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.08 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.08 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 54,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,328.83/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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