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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.55, 387.50 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.55, 387.50 and 136.74 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.55 : 387.50 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.55/387.50 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.55x = 387.50 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.55x = 52,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986.75/258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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