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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.96 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.96 and 140.01 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.96 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.96 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.96 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 55,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,018.33/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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