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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 392.26 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 392.26 and 139.69 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 392.26 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/392.26 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 392.26 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 54,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794.10/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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