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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 391.73 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 391.73 and 139.65 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 391.73 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/391.73 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 391.73 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 54,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.40/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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