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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 390.84 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 390.84 and 138.75 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 390.84 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/390.84 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 390.84 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 54,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.05/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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