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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 390.34 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 390.34 and 138.46 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 390.34 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/390.34 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 390.34 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 54,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,046.48/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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