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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 391.87 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 391.87 and 139.54 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 391.87 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/391.87 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 391.87 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 54,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.54/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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