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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.02 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.02 and 138.60 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.02 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.02 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.02 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 54,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056.08/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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