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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 387.18 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 387.18 and 136.55 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 387.18 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/387.18 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 387.18 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 52,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870.40/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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