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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 391.35 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 391.35 and 138.94 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 391.35 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/391.35 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 391.35 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 54,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374.17/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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