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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 392.22 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 392.22 and 139.71 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 392.22 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/392.22 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 392.22 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 54,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,797.06/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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