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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 386.97 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 386.97 and 134.58 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 386.97 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/386.97 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 386.97 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 52,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.42/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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