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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 391.59 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 391.59 and 137.92 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 391.59 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/391.59 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 391.59 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 54,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.11/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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