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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 390.18 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 390.18 and 136.74 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 390.18 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/390.18 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 390.18 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 53,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353.21/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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