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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.57 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.57 and 139.94 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.57 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.57 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.57 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 54,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,936.53/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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