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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 387.17 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 387.17 and 87.11 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 387.17 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/387.17 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 387.17 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 33,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.94/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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