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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.25, 387.65 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.25, 387.65 and 130 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.25 : 387.65 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.25/387.65 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.25x = 387.65 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.25x = 50,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,394.50/258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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