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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 387.33 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 387.33 and 136.54 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 387.33 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/387.33 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 387.33 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 52,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,886.04/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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