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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.90 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.90 and 130.20 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.90 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.90 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.90 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 50,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.58/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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