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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.30 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.30 and 139.73 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.30 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.30 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.30 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 54,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816.08/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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