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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 392.06 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 392.06 and 140.13 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 392.06 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/392.06 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 392.06 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 54,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,939.72/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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