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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 392.57 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 392.57 and 139.92 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 392.57 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/392.57 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 392.57 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 54,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928.39/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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