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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 387 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 387 and 136.32 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 387 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/387 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 387 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 52,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,755.84/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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