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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 392.65 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 392.65 and 140.03 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 392.65 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/392.65 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 392.65 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 54,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.94/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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