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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.33 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.33 and 130.38 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.33 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.33 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.33 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 50,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,500.09/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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