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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 393.81 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 393.81 and 139.17 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 393.81 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/393.81 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 393.81 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 54,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806.06/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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