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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 386.41 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 386.41 and 135.95 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 386.41 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/386.41 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 386.41 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 52,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,533.49/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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