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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 389.76 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 389.76 and 138.48 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 389.76 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/389.76 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 389.76 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 53,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,973.96/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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