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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.92 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.92 and 139.51 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.92 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.92 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.92 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 54,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676.76/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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