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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 387.51 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 387.51 and 135.07 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 387.51 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/387.51 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 387.51 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 52,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340.98/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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