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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 391.98 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 391.98 and 139.77 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 391.98 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/391.98 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 391.98 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 54,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787.57/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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