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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 387.39 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 387.39 and 142.62 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 387.39 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/387.39 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 387.39 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 55,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,249.56/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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