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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.83 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.83 and 138.85 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.83 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.83 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.83 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 54,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265.07/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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