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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 391.74 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 391.74 and 139.66 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 391.74 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/391.74 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 391.74 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 54,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.91/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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