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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 392.37 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 392.37 and 139.46 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 392.37 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/392.37 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 392.37 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 54,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719.22/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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