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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.14 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.14 and 138.83 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.14 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.14 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.14 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 54,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300.01/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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