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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.82 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.82 and 139.37 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.82 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.82 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.82 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 54,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605.30/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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