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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.46, 387.55 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.46, 387.55 and 136.83 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.46 : 387.55 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.46/387.55 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.46x = 387.55 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.46x = 53,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028.47/258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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