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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.96 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.96 and 138.66 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.96 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.96 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.96 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 54,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210.51/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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