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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 391.79 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 391.79 and 139.31 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 391.79 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/391.79 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 391.79 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 54,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.59/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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