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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 390.76 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 390.76 and 138.38 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 390.76 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/390.76 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 390.76 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 54,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.00/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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