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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 387.38 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 387.38 and 136.48 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 387.38 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/387.38 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 387.38 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 52,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869.62/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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