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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 387.33 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 387.33 and 130.18 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 387.33 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/387.33 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 387.33 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 50,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422.62/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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