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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 387.14 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 387.14 and 129.75 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 387.14 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/387.14 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 387.14 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 50,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,230.77/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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