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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 387.51 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 387.51 and 136.67 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 387.51 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/387.51 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 387.51 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 52,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959.05/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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