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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 388.59 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 388.59 and 136.99 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 388.59 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/388.59 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 388.59 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 53,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,232.94/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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