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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.85, 392.89 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.85, 392.89 and 140.08 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.85 : 392.89 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.85/392.89 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.85x = 392.89 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.85x = 55,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036.03/261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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