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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.48 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.48 and 136.50 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.48 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.48 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.48 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 52,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,891.02/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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