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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 393.15 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 393.15 and 140.39 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 393.15 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/393.15 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 393.15 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 55,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.33/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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