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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 386.78 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 386.78 and 136.35 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 386.78 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/386.78 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 386.78 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 52,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,736.77/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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