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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 391.42 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 391.42 and 138.82 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 391.42 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/391.42 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 391.42 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 54,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336.92/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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