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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 393.03 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 393.03 and 140.40 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 393.03 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/393.03 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 393.03 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 55,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181.41/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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