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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.38 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.38 and 139.75 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.38 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.38 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.38 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 54,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.77/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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