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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.06 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.06 and 138.28 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.06 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.06 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.06 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 53,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.50/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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