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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 391.91 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 391.91 and 139.59 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 391.91 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/391.91 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 391.91 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 54,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.06/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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