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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.41, 391.32 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.41, 391.32 and 138.75 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.41 : 391.32 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.41/391.32 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.41x = 391.32 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.41x = 54,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295.65/260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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