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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 391.45 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 391.45 and 139.56 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 391.45 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/391.45 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 391.45 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 54,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630.76/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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