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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 387.08 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 387.08 and 136.34 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 387.08 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/387.08 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 387.08 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 52,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.49/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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