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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 386.52 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 386.52 and 136.32 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 386.52 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/386.52 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 386.52 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 52,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,690.41/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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