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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 387.16 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 387.16 and 129.68 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 387.16 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/387.16 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 387.16 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 50,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,206.91/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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