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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 389.80 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 389.80 and 138.36 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 389.80 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/389.80 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 389.80 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 53,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932.73/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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