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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.29 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.29 and 139.20 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.29 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.29 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.29 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 54,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467.57/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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