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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.50 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.50 and 139.70 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.50 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.50 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.50 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 54,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.29/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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