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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 393.33 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 393.33 and 140.08 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 393.33 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/393.33 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 393.33 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 55,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097.67/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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