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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.74 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.74 and 137.73 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.74 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.74 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.74 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 53,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.35/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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