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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 388.56 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 388.56 and 136.96 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 388.56 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/388.56 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 388.56 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 53,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217.18/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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