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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.77 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.77 and 139.41 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.77 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.77 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.77 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 54,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,616.66/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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