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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 388.08 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 388.08 and 136.58 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 388.08 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/388.08 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 388.08 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 53,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,002.03/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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