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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 389.96 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 389.96 and 138.37 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 389.96 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/389.96 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 389.96 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 53,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.07/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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