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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 390.38 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 390.38 and 138.14 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 390.38 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/390.38 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 390.38 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 53,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927.09/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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