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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.91, 390.09 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.91, 390.09 and 138.26 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.91 : 390.09 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.91/390.09 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.91x = 390.09 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.91x = 53,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933.84/259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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