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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390 and 138.48 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 54,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.20/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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