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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 387.70 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 387.70 and 136.50 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 387.70 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/387.70 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 387.70 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 52,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,921.05/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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