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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.10 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.10 and 139.88 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.10 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.10 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.10 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 54,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,846.95/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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