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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 388.20 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 388.20 and 136.68 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 388.20 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/388.20 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 388.20 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 53,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059.18/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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