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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 391.94 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 391.94 and 139.79 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 391.94 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/391.94 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 391.94 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 54,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790.10/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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