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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 386.78 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 386.78 and 136.60 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 386.78 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/386.78 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 386.78 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 52,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.15/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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