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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 390.46 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 390.46 and 138.94 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 390.46 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/390.46 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 390.46 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 54,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,250.51/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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