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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 390.74 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 390.74 and 138.82 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 390.74 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/390.74 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 390.74 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 54,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242.53/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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