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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.52 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.52 and 139.96 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.52 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.52 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.52 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 54,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,937.10/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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