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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 387 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 387 and 129.75 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 387 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/387 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 387 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 50,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,213.25/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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