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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 390.67 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 390.67 and 138.83 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 390.67 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/390.67 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 390.67 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 54,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234.42/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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