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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.81 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.81 and 138.06 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.81 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.81 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.81 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 53,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817.51/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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