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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.82 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.82 and 139.32 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.82 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.82 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.82 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 54,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.67/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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