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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 387.61 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 387.61 and 130.06 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 387.61 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/387.61 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 387.61 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 50,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.56/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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