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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.51 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.51 and 139.27 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.51 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.51 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.51 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 54,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525.60/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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