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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 392.11 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 392.11 and 139.64 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 392.11 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/392.11 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 392.11 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 54,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,751.93/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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