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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.70 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.70 and 140.30 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.70 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.70 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.70 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 55,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,096.09/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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