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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.06 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.06 and 139.98 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.06 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.06 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.06 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 54,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880.56/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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