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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.24 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.24 and 139.82 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.24 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.24 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.24 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 54,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843.00/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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