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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 390.48 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 390.48 and 138.57 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 390.48 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/390.48 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 390.48 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 54,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.81/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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