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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 389.93 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 389.93 and 138.24 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 389.93 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/389.93 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 389.93 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 53,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903.23/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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