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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 387.30 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 387.30 and 134.76 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 387.30 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/387.30 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 387.30 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 52,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192.55/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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