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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 387.19 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 387.19 and 87.13 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 387.19 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/387.19 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 387.19 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 33,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733.93/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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