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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390 and 138.39 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 53,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972.10/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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