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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 392.94 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 392.94 and 140.19 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 392.94 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/392.94 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 392.94 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 55,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,086.26/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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