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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 386.85 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 386.85 and 129.57 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 386.85 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/386.85 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 386.85 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 50,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124.15/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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