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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 390.18 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 390.18 and 138.56 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 390.18 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/390.18 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 390.18 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 54,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.34/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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