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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.90 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.90 and 136.85 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.90 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.90 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.90 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 53,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.18/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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