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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 387.39 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 387.39 and 136.56 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 387.39 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/387.39 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 387.39 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 52,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901.98/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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