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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 391.14 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 391.14 and 138.80 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 391.14 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/391.14 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 391.14 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 54,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,291.21/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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