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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 392.73 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 392.73 and 140.26 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 392.73 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/392.73 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 392.73 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 55,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,084.31/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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