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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 387.42 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 387.42 and 136.46 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 387.42 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/387.42 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 387.42 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 52,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866.65/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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