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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.38 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.38 and 139.92 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.38 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.38 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.38 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 54,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901.81/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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