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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 392.04 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 392.04 and 139.52 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 392.04 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/392.04 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 392.04 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 54,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.42/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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