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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.53 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.53 and 136.81 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.53 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.53 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.53 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 53,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015.36/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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