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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 390.50 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 390.50 and 138.74 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 390.50 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/390.50 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 390.50 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 54,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.97/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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