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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.02 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.02 and 139.64 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.02 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.02 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.02 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 54,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,741.67/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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