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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 387.78 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 387.78 and 136.72 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 387.78 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/387.78 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 387.78 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 53,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,017.28/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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