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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.52 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.52 and 138.64 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.52 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.52 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.52 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 54,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141.69/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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