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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 390.24 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 390.24 and 138.32 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 390.24 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/390.24 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 390.24 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 53,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978.00/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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