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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.32 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.32 and 138.59 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.32 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.32 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.32 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 54,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.69/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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