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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390.08 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390.08 and 138.24 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390.08 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390.08 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390.08 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 53,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.66/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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