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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 390.45 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 390.45 and 138.18 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 390.45 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/390.45 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 390.45 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 53,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.38/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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