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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.50 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.50 and 139.28 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.50 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.50 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.50 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 54,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528.12/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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