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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 391.83 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 391.83 and 139.37 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 391.83 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/391.83 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 391.83 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 54,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.35/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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