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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 388.92 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 388.92 and 138 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 388.92 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/388.92 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 388.92 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 53,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670.96/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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