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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 392.13 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 392.13 and 140.07 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 392.13 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/392.13 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 392.13 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 54,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.65/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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