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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 392.01 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 392.01 and 139.60 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 392.01 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/392.01 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 392.01 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 54,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724.60/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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